Fortnite's next update and 10.10 patch notes should be dropping soon. Here's everything we know with regards to server downtime, the rift beacon at Mega Mall, new skins and more changes to the BRUTE vehicle.

Which translated reads: "As a reminder, the 10.10 update will not take place today as previously announced."

Stay tuned, we'll be sure to update this page the second we get more info on when the next update is coming.

Epic Games announced late last night that today's planned update and scheduled server maintenance has been pushed back.

The developers revealed that they had discovered some "last minute issues" with the latest build of the game and as such they were delaying the release for PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch and mobile users.

"Due to last minute issues discovered with the build, we’ve had to delay the timing for the release of the v10.10 update. We'll provide more details on an exact time once we have more information."

It's still not entirely clear when Epic Games could look to launch the new update. We would wager that in order to give themselves enough time that they might instead choose to release the update tomorrow, Wednesday August 14.

That is, however, just our opinion based on months of reporting on the game. We'll likely find out more soon, so stay tuned for updates.

Epic Games has confirmed the server downtime for the games next update.

Fortnite Update 10.10 will be coming tomorrow, August 13th with the official Twitter account confirming the exact timings.

That means fans can expect servers to go offline at around 9am in the UK, or 1am, PST, if you live in the United States.

Original Story - Fortnite Battle Royale is getting ready to drop another massive Fortnite Update on the game this week, potentially tomorrow, August 13th.

This will be the first 'major' update since Fortnite Season 10 launched and as such should contain a mountain of new content.

Yes, last week might have added a whole new area by transforming the futuristic Neo Tilted into a wild west themed Tilted Town POI, but, it doesn't change the fact that last week was only a 'content update'.

The more significant updates for the game usually arrive every two weeks, and that means this weeks update should bring with it far more changes and new content.

So what can we expect from the incoming update? First up, we're expecting that this will be updated to Fortnite version 10.10 and if Epic follows the pattern they normally stick to, it will arrive tomorrow morning, with official patch notes dropping alongside the new update.

Well, whilst nothing is set in stone, there's plenty we do know about the games next significant update for PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch and mobile devices.

It's also pretty likely that the new update will be datamined within minutes of going live and normally these larger updates hold plenty of secrets of content yet to come to the game.

So not only should we discover plenty more official info, but also, plenty of Epic Games deep dark secrets for what they have planned for the game itself.

We'll keep you updated as we learn more, of course.

But for now, read on, we'll cover everything we know about what to expect with Epic Games next big battle royale update.

Fortnite typically requires server downtime for any larger updates and if we take Season 9 as an example, that's exactly what happened with he 9.10 update.

Ahead of Fortnite Season 9's first 'major update, Epic announced downtime for the game beginning at 9am BST.

"Get ready to drop in Update 9.10 releases tomorrow, May 22. Downtime begins at 4 AM ET(0800UTC). There will be extended downtime for this release," the Epic Games announcement revealed.

It's reasonable to assume the same will happen again for Season 10, too.

Typically, players can't join games about 30 minutes before a game goes offline - so if you wanted to have a game of Fortnite before you went to school or work, you may not be in luck.

We'll keep you updated as soon as any formal news is shared by the developer, likely later this evening.

A new rift has opened at Mega Mall (Image: Fortnite Insider)

As players discovered last week, a rift beacon was opened up above Neo tilted and following the release of the game's content update the location had altered dramatically.

"Neo Tilted is not so neo anymore. A Rift Zone has turned this location into what it was many years in the past: a Wild West settlement. What’s even wilder than this western twist is that building and harvesting are prohibited!"

What's even more interesting is that a new rift beacon has opened up in the past 24 hours, this time over Mega Mall (what used to once be Retail Row).

It's safe to assume then that the new update will create a new location where Mega Mall is currently. We suspect it will create some more strange rules, like not being able to build, but what physical form it will take is anyone's guess. We can't imagine Epic would create a second wild west area, would they?

We'll keep you updated as more information is revealed.

It's safe to say that the new B.R.U.T.E. vehicle hasn't been warmly welcomed within the wider Fortnite community. Only last week one of our regular writers, Ben Walker, somehow managed to get #RemoveTheMech trending worldwide.

In short, people don't like the implementation for what is surely one of the most overpowered additions to the game since, well, potentially launch.

The only weapon that's caused this much anger in the community was the Infinity Blade.

In response Epic Games did release an update in an effort to reduce spawn rates, at least in Fortnite Arena and Tournament playlists.

However, Epic has also outlined some more changes and early patch notes which indicate how they'll be nerfing the vehicles even more in the 10.10 update. Here's what Epic said:

“B.R.U.T.E. – We’ve been monitoring the impact of the B.R.U.T.E. in gameplay and are investigating ways to enhance combat feedback when interacting with the vehicle. In v10.10, we will add a targeting laser that will show the direction the B.R.U.T.E. is aiming its rockets while they are being charged. This laser will have directional audio to help indicate when it’s being pointed at you, even if you’re behind a structure. We’ve also fixed a few mobility bugs that was allowing players to exploit its boost mechanic.

The B.R.U.T.E. remains within the core game modes (Solo, Duos, and Squads), select Limited Time Modes, and in competitive Arena and Tournament play. We’ll communicate any future iterations to the vehicle as we’re continuing to investigate a few more areas where we can improve combat interactions.”

Epic Games... you have twenty seconds to comply (Image: @bnwkr)

It's been two weeks since the season launched, and in that time the vast majority of new skins have now been released in the item shop.

Of course, there are some exceptions, for example, the Bubble Bomber and Bravo Leader skins are still yet to be released.

That said, some skins do notoriously stay in limbo for some time. Either way, we've reached that two-week sweet spot where normally the game gets ready to update itself with new content and files in the back end to be released.

We suspect that the new update will contain LOTS of new skins. these might not be released until days or weeks after the update is released, but they'll be available at least.

Right now, the game has pretty much no new skins to release, so it's only a matter of time before they add some more and when they do, you can bet your last chocolate that dataminers will leak them.

They might also add some new styles for existing skins or potentially some new skin sets as well. Fingers crossed we get a new Twitch set or PS Plus skin.

We've already seen a possible leak for a new starter set, but this was likely already in the files and encrypted until recently.

As ever, we'll keep you updated as we learn more.

A new Red Strike Pack Skin has already leaked (Image: @FNBRLeaks)

As usual, Epic will be sorting out a variety of issues in the next update to Fornite - here's what we can see will be updated, thanks to the Fortnite Trello board.

The follow list of issues are marked as "fixed" in the next release. Although, annoyingly, we'd take that with a pinch of salt, because sometimes these issues are still present following the next update.

• Unable to connect to Fortnite servers after being logged out by connecting to another device.• PlayStation players receiving "Failed To Create Party" error• The Challenge menu may become unresponsive when players using a controller open it after the first time.• Turn rate of B.R.U.T.E.'s turret is affected by FPS settings.• Multiple objects appear to be Searchable in and around Dusty Depot• Opponents' B.R.U.T.E. vehicles are sometimes unable to be seen.• B.R.U.T.E Squad Loading Screen Hidden Star is missing• Item Shop screen flickering for some players

That seems to be it for the General and Battle Royale issues that'll be fixed this time around - but there are a ton more in development to be fixed next time.

There's also a fair few issues indicated as fixed for Creative, Save the World and Mobile players. We won't list them all here, but you can read them by following the Trello board link above.

As ever, we'll keep you updated as more information becomes available.

The Challenge menu may become unresponsive when players using a controller open it after the first time.